Football Recap: Eli Lineberger and Alex Molina Lead the Defense for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Win + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 26, 2025, 2:27pm

Football Recap: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons vs. Albemarle Bulldogs

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NC High School Athletic Assn. (NCHSAA) & Albemarle High School. Watch Full Replay

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09/19/25 - Away20-6 W
11/22/19 - Neutral40-0 W
11/13/15 - Neutral49-7 W

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy won the last time they faced Albemarle and things went their way on Friday too. The Gryphons strolled past the Bulldogs with points to spare, taking the game 20-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Gryphons.

It was another big night for Max Sutton, who rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 77 yards and one TD.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eli Lineberger and Alex Molina.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Albemarle, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.

Coming up, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy will host North Stanly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Albemarle, they will head out to challenge Mountain Island Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will be up against the Raptors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.75 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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